WHF: School Garden Grants

The Garden Grant Program by Whole Kids Foundation offers $3,000 to schools and non-profits to create or enhance edible educational gardens. This initiative connects children with food, fostering curiosity and healthy eating habits. Eligible applicants include K-12 schools and organizations that regularly engage at least ten children in gardening activities. The program emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning about food and gardening, aiming to inspire a new generation of healthy eaters.

Garden Grant Program
Kids who grow veggies, eat veggies, so school gardens can make a big difference. Through our Garden Grant program, schools and non-profit organizations turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food, spark their curiosity and support classroom curriculum.
About the Program
Our Garden Grant program provides a $3,500 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden located at a K–12 school in the U.S. or Canada.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this grant, the school or organization must meet the below criteria:

• Garden must be located at a charter or public school including tribally controlled and Bureau of Indian Education schools or a non-profit private school
• Support organizations working with multiple school gardens should apply separately for each school site.
• Be growing edible plants in your garden

Eligible to re-apply for a second grant if your previous funds were received in 2024 or earlier. Completion of Progress Report on previous grant required to apply again.
Be located in the United States (including US controlled territories) or Canada

Ineligibility

Funds may not be used for:Real estateTravel costsField trips